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Caring for Communities and People; Yate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Sick pay

Life Assurance

Healthcare discounts

Mileage allowance

Induction and training

Employee groups

Welfare support

Job summary

CCP is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist young people aged 16+ in our Yate accommodation. You will provide practical and emotional support on a rota basis, including weekends, with shifts 8am–8:15pm and a one-hour unpaid break.

The role emphasises trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and building trusted relationships. CCP offers induction, training, and a values-driven environment focused on homeless and social support.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals living in Yate.
• Promote rights and interests of the young people.
• Protect them from danger, harm, or abuse.
• Work in a trauma-informed way with thorough training.

Job description

Do you have experience working with young people (aged 16+)?

Maybe you are a support worker with transferable skills. We may have just the role for you...

The Role

As a Support Worker at CCP, you will provide vital support to young people living in our supported accommodation home in Yate.

This is a part-time position working 12.25 hour shifts 8am-8.15pm - 1 hour unpaid breakin our Accommodation Based Services team.

These shifts will be arranged on a rota basis, and will include weekend shifts.

What You’ll Do

• You'll provide practical and emotional support to individuals living in Yate, helping to promote a greater level of
• You’ll do this in a trauma-informed way (you will be thoroughly trained) and by building strong relationships with the individuals you support.
• You'll need to promote the rights and interests of the young people.
• You'll need to protect them from danger, harm, or abuse.
• It can be challenging, however the rewards are amazing to see how your, advice, knowledge and guidance has such a positive impact on these young peoples lives.
• To be successful in this role, you'll need to be patient, kind, resilient, and professional, with a calm and caring approach.
• Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

About Us

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP)is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to

addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about

the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over

the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South

Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

What We Offer

At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our

unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling

your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress.

Make the transformative choice for your career—choose CCP.

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhancedsick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• 55p Business Mileage^^
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRITvalues:

• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
• Integrityis everything.
• Reflectand learn.
• Takeyour best self wherever you go.

Position:Support Worker (Job ID 1134)

Hours:Part-time 33.75 hours per week. On a rota basis (will include weekend shifts).

Contract:Permanent

Location:Yate

Pay:£23,607.43 per year (£27,542 FTE)

Closing Date:25th September 2026-CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to

ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so.

We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily

prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checksand alsoan enhanced check

by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be

compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing

additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.

^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (55p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to

the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need awell-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT andInsurance covering